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According to Mayo Clinic, social anxiety is described as “an intense fear of interacting or talking with strangers.” Skin care professionals who deal with social anxiety can find it challenging to navigate connecting with new and existing clients. This fear can manifest in several ways, including having difficulty relating authentically, conducting consultations, and building a ... Read More
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As a practicing aesthetician, the question always arises, “Why can an aesthetician in one state perform a particular service that one in another state cannot?” Well, considering aesthetics was born from the cosmetology license, the industry has evolved tremendously since the 90s, causing variety from state to state. Trends, machines, devices, and products have become ... Read More
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Personally, having a preteen daughter has been eye-opening as far as skin care goes. With a new skin care trend going viral every day, it is no wonder when many young girls ask for over-the-counter products from popular box-store brands that may contain harmful or intense ingredients, unbeknownst to them. Prying a little further will ... Read More
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This may come as a shock, but I am not a fan of most supplements! Some people think that the average diet is deplete of nutrients and that people must be deficient in many vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutritional components, but this is not necessarily true. The following are some supplements that are not ... Read More
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When picturing the demographic of typical spa-goers, most probably imagine mainly women somewhere between 30 and 50 years old. However, some spas are catering towards a younger demographic – much younger. A common phrase in beauty spaces is “it is never too early to start caring for skin,” and a global trend in self-care, baby ... Read More
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THE LOVE HORMONE Oxytocin has long been considered an important hormone related to intercourse, birthing, and nursing, but it turns out that its importance goes far beyond this short list of functions. Oxytocin is produced in skin by keratinocytes in response to touch, like caresses, massages, hugs. In fact, not only does skin produce this ... Read More
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Working with celebrities can be a dream come true and the perks that come along with the glitz and glam are quite exciting. Whether as an aesthetician or makeup artist, working with someone famous is a great opportunity for a professional to showcase their expertise. When working toward building a star roster, the beauty professional ... Read More
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According to the Polaris Project, in 2021, there were 10,359 incidents of human trafficking reported to the United States National Human Trafficking Hotline. 28 million people are trapped in human trafficking situations worldwide, including 3.3 million children. While difficult to think about, these numbers are only rising, and it is important for beauty professionals particularly ... Read More
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The stem word “halo” comes from the Greek prefix meaning salt. Halotherapy uses this crystalline mineral as a touchless treatment alongside sound, color, and light therapy. Halotherapy has both physiological and psychosocial implications, with benefits ranging from questionable to quantitative. ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SEA There are hundreds of underground salt mines ... Read More
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According to the 2022 Medical Spa State of the Industry Report Executive Summary, there has been a significant increase in men seeking aesthetics procedures in recent years. While men are becoming more conscious of their appearance, the demand for preventive and rejuvenating treatments among male spa clients has been driven mainly by their desire to ... Read More
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